Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mizan Zainal Abidin
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| Al-Wathiqu Billah (He who trusts God) | |||||||||
Mizan in 2011
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| Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIII | |||||||||
| Reign | 13 December 2006 – 12 December 2011 | ||||||||
| Installation | 26 April 2007 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Sirajuddin | ||||||||
| Successor | Abdul Halim | ||||||||
| Sultan of Terengganu | |||||||||
| Reign | 15 May 1998 – present | ||||||||
| Coronation | 4 March 1999 | ||||||||
| Predecessor | Mahmud | ||||||||
| Heir apparent | Tengku Muhammad Ismail | ||||||||
| Born | 22 January 1962 Istana Al-Muktafi, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu, Federation of Malaya (now Malaysia) |
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| Spouse |
Sultanah Nur Zahirah
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| House | Bendahara dynasty | ||||||||
| Father | Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah | ||||||||
| Mother | Tengku Besar Terengganu Fatimah Sharifah Nong Alsagoff binti Abdillah | ||||||||
| Religion | Sunni Islam | ||||||||
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Malaysian Army | ||||||||
| Rank | Field Marshal | ||||||||
| Unit | Royal Armoured Corps | ||||||||
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Representing  Malaysia |
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| Gold | 2017 Kuala Lumpur | Individual endurance |
| Gold | 2017 Kuala Lumpur | Team endurance |
Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin was born on January 22, 1962. He is the current Sultan of Terengganu, a state in Malaysia. He became Sultan in 1998. Before that, he was also the thirteenth King of Malaysia, known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, from 2006 to 2011.
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Early Life and Education
Mizan Zainal Abidin was born in Kuala Terengganu. He is the oldest son of Sultan Mahmud and his second wife, Fatimah Sharifah Nong Alsagoff. His mother's family has Arab roots.
He went to school in Kuala Terengganu before studying in Australia at Geelong Grammar School. Later, he went to London and earned a degree in International Relations in 1988.
Sultan Mizan also trained in the military. He completed a course at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in England in 1983.
Career Before Becoming Sultan
Before becoming Sultan, Tengku Mizan worked in government. In 1981, he was an Assistant Land Levy Collector in Kuala Terengganu.
In 1988, he became a State Administrative Officer. He worked in the State Economic Planning Unit, helping with the state's economic plans.
Becoming Sultan
Mizan was named the Yang di-Pertuan Muda of Terengganu in 1979. This meant he was next in line to become Sultan. He also served as a Regent for a short time in 1990.
He became the Sultan of Terengganu on May 15, 1998, after his father passed away. At that time, he was the youngest ruler of a Malaysian state. He was officially crowned as the 17th Sultan of Terengganu on March 4, 1999.
Choosing the Chief Minister
In 2008, there was a discussion about who would be the Chief Minister (Menteri Besar) of Terengganu. The Prime Minister suggested one person, but Sultan Mizan chose another.
This caused a public debate. However, the Prime Minister and the Sultan met and resolved the issue. The Prime Minister accepted the Sultan's choice for Chief Minister. This showed respect for the Sultan's constitutional rights.
Deputy King of Malaysia
Mizan was appointed the Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong (Deputy King of Malaysia) in 1999. He served in this role until 2001.
When the King became ill, Mizan served as the Acting King for a few months. He was re-appointed as Deputy King in 2001.
From 2001 to 2006, he was also the first Chancellor of Universiti Malaysia Terengganu (UMT).
King of Malaysia
On November 3, 2006, Sultan Mizan was chosen by the Conference of Rulers to become the 13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, or King of Malaysia. His five-year term began on December 13, 2006.
Malaysia has a unique system where the King is chosen from among the nine Malay Rulers every five years. Sultan Mizan was formally installed as King on April 26, 2007.
Marriage and Family
Sultan Mizan married Sultanah Nur Zahirah on March 28, 1996.
They have two sons and two daughters:
- Tengku Nadhirah Zahrah (born 1996)
- Tengku Muhammad Ismail, the Crown Prince (born 1998)
- Tengku Muhammad Mua′az (born 2000)
- Tengku Fatimatuz Zahra’ (born 2002)
When Sultan Mizan became King, his son, Tengku Muhammad Ismail, was only eight years old. So, a special council was set up to help him carry out his duties as regent. This council included Sultan Mizan's younger brother and uncle.
Later, when Tengku Muhammad Ismail turned 13, he could take on his duties. However, because he was studying, another council was formed to help him.
Hobbies and Interests
When he was younger, Sultan Mizan enjoyed playing football. Today, he is active in sports like golf, endurance riding, and scuba diving.
He also received an honorary 7th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. This was given to him because of his active interest in the sport.
Honours and Awards
Sultan Mizan has received many honours and awards from Terengganu, other Malaysian states, and other countries. These awards recognize his important role and contributions. He also received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from Queen's University Belfast in 2009.
Legacy
Several places and institutions are named after Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, honoring his contributions.
Educational Institutions
- Institut Pendidikan Guru, Kampus Sultan Mizan in Besut
- Politeknik Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin in Dungun
- SMK Tengku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Kuala Terengganu
Buildings, Bridges and Roads
- Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque (also known as the Iron Mosque) in Putrajaya
- Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Stadium in Kuala Terengganu
- Tengku Mizan Zainal Abidin Mosque in Kerteh
- Hospital Angkatan Tentera Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin in Kuala Lumpur (Main Military Hospital)
- Jalan Tengku Mizan on Federal Route 65 in Kuala Terengganu
Other Initiatives
- Yayasan DiRaja Sultan Mizan (YDSM) or Sultan Mizan Royal Foundation, which supports various causes.
Images for kids
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Supreme Royal Family Order of Terengganu
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Royal Family Order of Terengganu
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Family Order of Terengganu: First Class
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Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu
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Order of Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin of Terengganu: Supreme class
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Order of Sultan Mahmud I of Terengganu
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Order of the Crown of Terengganu
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Sultan Mahmud Al-Muktafi Billah Shah Coronation Medal
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Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin Coronation Medal
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Royal Family Order of Malaysia
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Order of the Crown of the Realm
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Order of the Defender of the Realm
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Order of Loyalty to the Crown of Malaysia
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Order of Merit
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Order of Meritorious Service
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Order of Loyalty to the Royal Family of Malaysia
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12th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
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13th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
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15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
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16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
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17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong Installation Medal
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Royal Family Order of Johor
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Order of the Crown of Johor
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Sultan Ibrahim Ismail Coronation Medal
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Royal Family Order of Kedah
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Royal Family Order of Kelantan
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Royal Family Order of Negeri Sembilan
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Royal Family Order of Perak
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Perlis Family Order of the Gallant Prince Syed Putra Jamalullail
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Royal Family Order of Selangor
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Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei (Brunei)
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Order of the Merit of Chile (Chile)
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National Order of the Legion of Honour (France)
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Star of the Republic of Indonesia (Indonesia)
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Order of Independence of Qatar (Qatar)
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Order of Rajamitrabhorn (Thailand)
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See also
In Spanish: Mizan Zainal Abidin para niños
